Broad Run at Nokesville Road (VA-28)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | County alert lights are activated including sign that says turn around don't drown at this level. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Water from Broad Run starts to flow over Piper Lane. Piper lane is likely to be closed by the county at this level. |
| 18.0 ft | Significant flooding is occurring along Piper Lane with 3 to 5 feet of water covering around a half mile of the road. No structural flooding is reported at this level. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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